Dana White unveils Ian Machado Garry's next UFC fight in March, pivoting from the canceled bout with Vicente Luque. The announcement also includes Michael 'Venom' Page's UFC debut against Kevin Holland at UFC 299, promising an action-packed event.
Irish sensation Ian Machado Garry is gearing up for his next showdown in the UFC, and Dana White spilled the beans on the details. Here's the lowdown on what's coming up for the Dubliner.
After an unfortunate withdrawal from UFC 296 due to pneumonia following a recent bout of flu, Garry's return is officially set for March. Fans will have to wait a bit longer to see him back in action with the UFC's signature 4oz gloves.
Contrary to expectations, Garry won't be facing off against former training partner Vicente Luque in his comeback fight. Instead, Dana White dropped the bombshell that Garry will take on Geoff Neal in a highly anticipated main card bout at UFC 299 on March 9 in Miami, Florida.
This isn't the first time Garry and Neal have been slated to dance in the Octagon. Their paths crossed at UFC 292 in August, but Neal had to bow out, making way for Neil Magny. Garry showcased his skills, securing a convincing victory by judges' decision.
As Garry aims to maintain his unblemished record (6-0 in the UFC, 14-0 overall), he faces the seasoned Geoff Neal, who boasts a UFC record of 7-3 (15-5 overall). Neal's last outing ended in a loss against the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmanov.
In an additional bombshell, Dana White revealed that former Bellator standout Michael 'Venom' Page is set to make his UFC debut on the same card. Page will go toe-to-toe with the always entertaining Kevin Holland in what promises to be a thrilling matchup.
UFC 299 is shaping up to be a blockbuster event, featuring a bantamweight title fight between Sean O’Malley and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera. The undercard packs a punch too, with Gilbert Burns facing Jack Della Maddalena and Petr Yan squaring off against Yadong Song.
For more details on this exciting lineup and the latest UFC buzz, dive into the full story here. Don't miss the action-packed night slated for March 9!